As an enigmatic and already slightly sinister character, Makima raises some questions. Little is known about her past before Public Safety. Besides, she’s kind to Denji, but also controlling, expecting unquestioning, dog-like obedience from him, making fans wonder if Makima is evil. Warning: This article contains spoilers from the Chainsaw Man manga, so if you’re only watching the anime, venture cautiously. RELATED: How Many Episodes Will Chainsaw Man Have?
How Old Is Makima in Chainsaw Man?
Makima’s exact age is never stated in the Chainsaw Man manga and anime so far, but she appears to be a young woman in her early or mid-twenties. Her young age adds sinister undertones to Makima’s character. Of course, she’s not the first youthful anime character to be in a position of power and she won’t be the last. This convention of absurdly powerful young characters in shonen anime is partly due to the age of the target audience. Even so, at first, it’s hard to understand why a young woman such as Makima is in command of visibly disorderly subordinates. Moreover, she has complete control over Denji and Power who aren’t much younger than she is, and even Aki, a similarly-aged human Devil Hunter working for her. In Episode 3, Makima convenes with the higher-ups, who do have some concerns about her special division – which include Denji and Power, a Hybrid and a Fiend sent out to hunt their own kind – but, overall, it seems that Makima has a lot of freedom to arrange her special project as she sees fit. Given how even high school students are sent to patrol against Devils in the Chainsaw Man universe, one might assume that Makima managed to distinguish herself in that regard at a young age, which could explain her present power. But what else is going on? RELATED: Can Chainsaw Man Die?
How Old Is the Control Devil?
The Chainsaw Man manga reveals Makima to be the Control Devil. Devil ages aren’t discussed all that much in Chainsaw Man so it isn’t possible to provide an exact number. What we do know is that once a Devil is killed in the world, they get reincarnated in Hell, and vice versa, in a vicious cycle, so no Devil can be destroyed completely, as long as the fear for what they represent still exists. The fear of being controlled or losing one’s freedom has been around for much longer than Makima has. This, along with the very concept that the Control Devil represents, explains why Makima is so powerful at such a young age. Want the latest on all things anime? Make sure you follow us on Twitter! READ NEXT: Is the War Devil Stronger Than Makima in Chainsaw Man?
